Anti-Aging Makeup Bag Essentials

Sticking with beloved beauty standbys may not always be a good thing, as old formulas can leave your complexion looking less than flawless. Try these 12 product upgrades that help you put your best face forward.

Trade your bronzer for a multi-use color stick.

Trade your bronzer for a multi-use color stick.

Bronzer doesn’t always work on pale winter skin; instead, swap it for a product that can be used in multiple ways, on various skin tones. Joni Powell, makeup department head for the CW’s Hart of Dixie, recommends ColorStick from Cargo ($28, ulta.com). Available in five colors, this stick can be used for cheek shimmer, lip color, blush, eye shimmer, and eyeshadow. “It’s the perfect product for an overall look,” says Powell.